The Facts:
Gates is still feeling a high level of discomfort in his left big toe. And even though he's been told by the medical staff that setbacks and stalling is normal, he is extremely frustrated with his level of improvement. "It's about the same as it was last week," he said. "My whole thing is I want to see progress, and I want to see it fast."
Reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Gates, who is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and has yet to practice with the team this training camp, hopes to progress to hitting pads next week and maybe return to practice soon after that. He went as far as to say if the Chargers had a game that counted this week, he "would dress and try to play." He still believes he will play in the Sept. 7 season opener. But he reiterated his earlier vow not to return before he is entirely ready. "My goal is to start the season and finish the season," he told Union-Tribune staffer Kevin Acee. "I refuse to come back early and fall short in the regular season, fall short in the postseason."
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